JBord

You picked a good spot for those likes.

Spend a good amount of time wandering Alfama, just take some turns and see where they go. You'll get some incredible photo opportunities.

I would second the notion of looking at boutique hotels, you'll generally get a better location than the big chains.

I'll let you research restaurants, but lots of good food to be found there. Just stay away from any place that has a guy with a sign or menus standing outside .

I've had more wine then beer there, and suggest trying the green wine. I think it's called vinho verde, but someone can correct me. Some I tried was very good. Also try a ginjinha, which I also may have spelled wrong...

I was there once right after Christmas and was comfortable with a light jacket during the day, but it can get chilly at night. But otherwise a very nice time of the year to visit when the city is decorated and the smell of chestnuts roasting in the air.

swiftaw

Sorry, it is 2.5. We leave Saturday, but of course we don't arrive till Sunday.

Sorry, I probably didn't explain myself very well. I meant I'd like to stay somewhere where there are places to eat within walking distance, so we don't have to take taxi/public transport every time we want to eat.

Thanks for the great insights.

Giggleswick

Lisbon is, I think, a gorgeous city, and it will oblige you with the already-mentioned miradouros (viewpoints). Try the Miradouro da Santa Luzia in the Alfama for panoramic views to the river, or the Miradouro da Senhora do Monte (near a stop on the already-mentioned Tram 28) in the Graça district for castle views. And for a different angle on things, it's well worth riding at least one of the four elevadores in the city. None of these things is exactly a secret, but I just thought I'd endorse them.

Palal

Pretty much anywhere in the city will be within walking distance to local restaurants as there are many pastelarias and local tascas spread out all over the city, except, maybe, in newer areas as mentioned above.

swiftaw

Anyone familiar with the Hotel Portugal on
Rua João das Regras, 4?

Thinking of staying there but wondering if anyone knew anything about it.